The Deleuzean Wall: Univocity and the People to Come

This deep dive examined an article by Luís Lima, which examines a critical dialogue between the philosophers Jacques Rancière and Gilles Deleuze, focusing on the metaphorical "wall" Rancière identifies within Deleuze’s fluid style of thought. While Rancière suggests this barrier represents a point where Deleuze’s philosophy reaches its limit or aporia, Lima argues that this "wall of loose stones" actually serves as a productive opening for movement and speed. The discussion bridges the realms of literature and politics, analyzing how conceptual characters and linguistic formulas can help envision a "people to come." This framework is ultimately applied to the concept of European identity, suggesting a community defined by multiplicity and univocity rather than rigid borders. By redefining the wall as an archipelago of relations, the text posits that shared existence is found in the constant crossing of these inclusive frontiers.